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The flavors change, but the process remains the same.
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Jenny Camarena left architecture for La Alteña, and never went back
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Mexico City sets the mood, but the glass earns the attention
Oct 28, 2026
Agave grown at 7,000 feet makes a convincing case for the Highlands
An 1892 cantina, a distinctive clay jug, and a disappointing pour
A $34.99 pour with enough complexity to keep everyone interested
Three ages, two oaks, and 88.8 proof lean into the barrel
Navichi Springs water takes the long way to your glass
Oct 26, 2026
At $42.99, the taste earns attention beyond the celebrity connection
Bacardi’s big seller proves selling well isn’t the same as tasting good
Six months in oak, with balanced flavors and a lighter body
Two weeks with pepper extract makes cocktail heat the whole point
Los Valles agave, with an earthy streak that refuses to blend in
Oct 21, 2026
Just 10–15 days in untoasted French oak adds balance without taking over
30 months in Burgundy and Loire wine casks makes the oak count
Above 7,200 feet, slower fermentation is part of the plan
Acacia, cherry, and two oaks bring complexity without burying the agave
A well-made Highlands pour with plenty to like, not quite love
Oct 11, 2026
Every bottle we scored 90 points or higher, January 1 through October 18
Every Tequila Report list in one place, sorted by what you're actually shopping for.
Fifteen reviewers scored more than 350 brands. Here are their favorites.
Arriesgado's two 89-point bottles are made with mallets, fire, and patience.
Two families, Chardonnay barrels, and ceramic bottles worth giving and keeping.
Four traditional techniques almost no brand uses
Fourteen answers to the questions most drinkers stop asking too soon.
Four master distillers explain why smooth tequila is made, not fixed.
